What Point(s)should Be Included When Teaching a Patient About the Use

question 11

Multiple Choice

What point(s) should be included when teaching a patient about the use of apomorphine for treatment of Parkinson's disease?(Select all that apply.)

• A) The restoration of function resulting from stimulation of dopamine receptors is permanent.
• B) Apomorphine may be administered intravenously for rapid relief.
• C) Apomorphine does not have any opioid activity.
• D) A multidose injector pen is commonly used to administer apomorphine.
• E) You may experience nausea and vomiting, which can be treated with trimethobenzamide (Tigan).
• F) You may experience sleep attacks or episodes of daytime sleepiness.

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